Presented by townebank
arsenic and old lace
By Joseph Kesserling
Directed by nicolas minas
september 4-22, 2024
Every family has secrets, and the eccentric Brewster family is no exception. When theater critic Mortimer Brewster comes home to announce his engagement, he discovers his two spinster aunts’ macabre secret: their penchant for poisoning lonely old men as an act of mercy! Further complications arise as he deals with a brother who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt and another murderous brother returning home after plastic surgery to hide from the police. Between grappling with family loyalty or obeying the law, it will be a miracle if Mortimer makes it to his own wedding. This madcap comedy is sure to keep audiences laughing and on the edge of their seats!
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Run Time
Run Time: 3 hours including a 15-minute intermission and a brief pause.Audience Recommendation: Recommended for ages 13 and up
Content Advisory: Suggestive Themes, Language, and Depictions of Violence
This show contains haze and herbal cigar smoke.
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September 4 - 6 | Preview Performances
September 6 at 7:30pm | HR Pride and Young Professionals Night
September 7 at 6:45PM | Meet the Director
September 7 at 7:30PM | Opening Night Performance
September 8 + 15 @ 2:00PM | Post Show Talkbacks
September 14 @ 3PM | Audio Description & Open Captioning*
September 14 at 7:30PM | ASL Performance*
September 15 at 7pm | Pay What You Choose*Seating for Audio Description & Open Captioning is provided in the Orchestra Left. Please use promo code “AccessVA” on checkout for proper booking.
*Seating for ASL is provided in the Orchestra Left side of the House. Please use promo code “ASL” on checkout for proper booking.
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Directed by NICOLAS MINAS
Stage Manager EMMA D. EMDE*
Scenic Designer KIMBERLY POWERS§
Costume Designer JENI SCHAEFER
Lighting Designer RYAN BIBLE
Sound Designer STEVEN ALLEGRETTO
Assistant Director MARYANNE KILEY
* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States -
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Production Photos of ARSENIC & OLD LACE
Behind the Scenes of ARSENIC & OLD LACE
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING…
DIVING DEEPER…
The newest production to hit the stage at The Wells Theatre is taking audiences on a journey with a family where everyone has a secret. Kathy Strouse and Linda Slade star in Virginia Stage Company’s production of “Arsenic and Old Lace,” and joined us to share more about their characters and the show.